Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life

Having clear boundaries is essential to a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Boundaries impact all areas of our lives: physical boundaries help us determine who may touch us and under what circumstances; mental boundaries give us the freedom to have our own thoughts and opinions; ... Read More

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Having clear boundaries is essential to a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Boundaries impact all areas of our lives: physical boundaries help us determine who may touch us and under what circumstances; mental boundaries give us the freedom to have our own thoughts and opinions; emotional boundaries help us to deal with our
own emotions and disengage from the harmful emotions of others; and spiritual boundaries help us to distinguish God's will from our own and give us renewed awe for our Creator.

Often, Christians focus so much on being loving and unselfish that they forget their own limits and limitations. When confronted with their lack of boundaries, they ask:

Can I set limits and still be a loving person?

What are legitimate boundaries?

What if someone is upset or hurt by my boundaries?

How do I answer someone who wants my time, love, energy, or money?

Aren't boundaries selfish?

Why do I feel guilty or afraid when I consider setting boundaries?

In Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life, Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend offer biblically-based answers to these and other tough questions, showing us how to set healthy boundaries with our parents, spouses, children, friends, co-workers and even ourselves.

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Amazing by Anne on 9/16/2013

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One of the best written and helpful books I have ever come across. Truly eye opening and life hanging

Life-changing by Robin Joy on 1/16/2013

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Read the book 2 times, then did a re-read w/the study guide in a bible study group. Life-changing! Jesus set boundaries, and so should we! Better than 5 stars!

Life changing by Mary on 11/3/2012

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Helped me realize that Jesus doesn't say we should let others walk all over us. Setting healthy boundaries is Biblical and healthy for us. This makes it clear what I expect from others, and gives me peace as I follow my pre-determined boundaries. This book has changed my life! Thank you Dr. Cloud & Dr. Townsend!